2015 Line Up: Top 10 Flicks To Look Forward To

The mince pies have been demolished, you’ve polished off the last of New Years champagne and you’ve re-watched every single Christmas film you can think of. Sound familiar? Well, if this is getting  you down just remember what a huge year 2015 is going to be for cinema and we’ve got the top 10 films to get you pumped up for the year! Check it out. 

1. STAR WARS: EPISODE VII: THE FORCE AWAKENS– Star Wars fans are some of the fiercest out there and proudly so! So now that the the year has approached for its release we’re getting really excited for it! With an amazing new cast including Domhnall Gleeson, Adam Drive, Oscar Isaac and Gwendoline Christie, as well as our favourite faces Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill, STAR WARS: EPISODE VII picks up thirty years after STAR WARS: EPISODE VI RETURN OF THE JEDI. With STAR TREK director J. J. Abrams helming the project, the new Disney film delighted fans with it’s recent trailer, showcasing how close to the original trilogy the next installment is sticking to. Take a look for yourselves and see just why we’re so excited, STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS hits cinemas December 18th 2015. 

2. THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON–  With the first THE AVENGERS movie raking in a whopping $1.5 billion at the box office back in 2012, we’re not surprised everybody is buzzing for the sequel staring our favourite crime-fighting superheros. This time round, The Avengers find themselves up against villainous robot from hell Ultron, voiced  by James Spader. The team must do all they can ask Ultron interrupts Tony Stark’s dormant peacekeeping program, sending them into utter chaos. Directed by THE CABIN IN THE WOODS writer, Joss Whedon, THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON stars Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evens, Scarlett Johanson, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Idris Elba, Tom Hiddleston, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olson, Samuel L Jackson, Hayley Atwell, Cobie Smulders, Andy Serkis and Jeremy Renner. Hows that for an all-star cast? THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON will hit cinemas May 1st 2015. 

3. FOXCATCHER– We think this next film is going to be a real dark horse for this year as Bennet Miller‘s FOXCATCHER is gaining more and more buzz everyday! Starring Steve Carell, Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo FOXCATCHER tells the story of world champ wrestler Mark Schultz (Tatum) and his slightly unhinged, multimillionaire sponsor John du Pont (Carell). What’s so compelling about what we’ve seen from FOXCATCHER so far is Carell’s unbelievable transformation from well known funny man to shockingly disturbing character actor. Critics are already raving about both Carell and Tatum’s performances, promises career changing transformations from both of them not to mention Ruffalo’s stellar commitment. Also starring Sienna Miller, Vanessa Redgrave and Guy Boyd, FOXCATCHER hits theatres January 17th 2015.  

4. FIFTY SHADES OF GREY- It’s the one all those book lovers have been waiting for. E L James‘ novel Fifty Shades of Grey captivated it’s ready with its risque story of forbidden love and sexual exploration and now Sam Taylor-Johnson‘s adaptation of the same name is ready for the big screen this year. Starring Dakota Johnson as young literature student Anastasia and Jamie Dornan as troubled heart throb Christian Gray, fans have been crazed with desire ever since we got a first glimpse at the films teaser trailer. With such a strong fan base, there’s a lot riding on FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and that makes it intriguing from the get go and with the steamy teaser, no wonder everybody is all hot under the collar for it’s February 13th 2015 release date. 

5. JURASSIC WORLD- Twenty two years after the terrifying events of JURASSIC PARK, Isla Neblar how hosts a fully functioning theme park complete with all the dinosaurs you’d expect! After initial interests, the team at the park invest in new technology to create a brand new attraction in order to get tourists to visit, but they soon find out this is a deadly mistake. Directed by Colin Trevorrow (SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED) and starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jake Johnson, Judy Greer, Katie McGrath, Ty Simpkins and Irrfan Khan, JURASSIC WORLD has gotten fans of the first film feeling nostalgic while simultaneously bringing in a new, thrill seeking audience. The new trailer is brilliant and showcases the stellar cast reader to tread where the dinosaurs do! Are you ready for those carnivores? JURASSIC WORLD arrives in theatres June 12th 2015. 

6. THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 2- Katniss’ journey is coming to an end in the final installment of THE HUNGER GAMES and we couldn’t be more excited for it! Katniss has come a long way since she first volunteered as tribute to save her sister, Prim, and now the real challenge begins as she takes on position as The Mockingjay in order to carry out full rebellion against The Capitol and President Snow. Directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Stanley Tucci and the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman; Katniss finds herself joined by Peeta and Gale in the rebellion, ensuring her emotions and loyalties are stretched to the limits. Are you ready to join Katniss in the fight against The Capitol? You better be, it reaches cinema’s November 20th 2015.  It’s a little early for any footage but here’s a trailer from the latest installment to wet your appetite: 

 7. INSIDE OUT– It’s about time we had another Pixar triumph and it looks like INSIDE OUT could be a perfect opportunity. When Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life, she struggles to fit into San Francisco living but she’s in luck, the emotions that run through her have a voice on their own and it’s their job to get her through! Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness are all there to lend a helping hand and that’s exactly what audiences will get a glimpse of. With a stellar cast including the voices of Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Mindy Kaling, Phyllis Smith, Kaitlyn Dias, Diane Lane and Lewis Black, directors Pete Doctor and Ronaldo Del Carmen bring you a truly unique animated family flick, that we reckon is going to be huge! Hitting theatres July 24th 2015, INSIDE OUT is going to be a summer blockbuster! 

8. IN THE HEART OF THE SEA– From the looks of things, this next film is going to be a spectacular mix of bubbling tension, fantastic performances and visual splendor and we couldn’t be more excited about it! Directed by Ron Howard, IN THE HEART OF THE SEA is based on the 1820 event, a whaling ship is preyed upon by a monstrous sperm whale, leaving them stranded at sea for 90 days. Starring the brilliant Chris Hemsworth as Owen Chase, the trailer promised a heart-in-your-throat production with the added visual terror of a demonic open ocean and a creature from hell.

Also starring Cillian Murphy, Ben Wishaw, Brendan Gleeson and Charlotte Riley, IN THE HEART OF THE SEA comes to theatres March 15th 2015. 

9. CHAPPIE– There hasn’t been too much of a buzz around this next movie but the premise is seriously intriguing and we think it may just be one to watch for 2015. From the director of DISTRICT NINE, Neil Blomkamp, comes a story of a sweet, child-like robot who, after initially being stolen at birth, becomes part of a dysfunctional and unique family of humans. This looks like a novel take in the theories behind intelligent robotics, comparing raising Chappie to that of raising a human. The cast is impressive also with names like Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver and Dev Patel, we have a sneaky suspicion the world is going to fall in love with this sweet robot. Also starring Sharlto Copley and Miranda Frigon, CHAPPIE hits theatres June 3rd 2015. 

10- A MOST VIOLENT YEAR– While there are many things about our final choice that makes this movie one to watch for 2015 but one HUGE reason has got to be its leading lady in the form of the effervescent Jessica Chastain. She is on fire right now and her performance in A MOST VIOLENT YEAR looks  nothing short of spectacular already!  Chastain stars as Anna Morals, wife to Abel Morals, played by Oscar Isaac. Set in New York 1981, the couple find themselves in hot water with some unsavory characters in what was one of the cities most violent year. Directed by J.C Chandor, A MOST VIOLENT YEAR looks set to be a thriller to remember, showcasing Chastain’s magnificent ability to adapt to almost any character. 

There you have it! Our Top 10 Films of 2015 to look forward to. We sound is extremely hard to wittle it down to just 10 so you must have some movies you’re excited about that we haven’t included! Comment below and let us know what you think of our list and which movie would take your number one slot! 

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